Nashville, which residents often refer to as the Buckle of the Bible Belt, may be on the cusp of joining the long roster of American cities that have decriminalized cannabis.

Nashville, which residents often refer to as the Buckle of the Bible Belt, may be on the cusp of joining the long roster of American cities that have decriminalized cannabis.

County will decide the fate of some dispensaries soon.

County will decide the fate of some dispensaries soon.

Starting Wednesday (June 22), simple possession of marijuana in New Orleans will carry far fewer consequences for repeat offenders.

San Francisco would have its own independent department of marijuana under legislation headed to the Board of Supervisors.

San Francisco would have its own independent department of marijuana under legislation headed to the Board of Supervisors.

Within the next couple of weeks, Tampa police will no longer be obligated to drag every person caught with marijuana down to the local precinct.

Within the next couple of weeks, Tampa police will no longer be obligated to drag every person caught with marijuana down to the local precinct.

Beyond the potential tax revenue that could be coming to states across the country, how will the spread of legalized cannabis affect the American landscape?